APES - ACTS EVERYTHING

Clean Air Act

aims to control air pollution and improve air quality. It sets standards for emissions from industries, vehicles, and other sources, and establishes programs to reduce pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.

Clean Water Act

Federal law in the United States that regulates and protects the quality of water in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. It sets standards for wastewater treatment, controls pollution from industries, and aims to maintain the integrity of aquatic ecosystems.

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

international agreement between governments aimed at ensuring that international trade does not threaten the survival of wild animals and plants. It regulates the trade of certain species by listing them under different appendices based on their level of protection.

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

federal law passed in 1980 that provides a framework for responding to releases of hazardous substances into the environment. It establishes liability for those responsible for the contamination and creates a fund (Superfund) to finance cleanup efforts when responsible parties cannot be identified or are unable to pay.

Montreal Protocol

 international environmental agreement that aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and use of substances that deplete it, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

Kyoto Protocol:

international agreement that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. It sets binding targets for developed countries to reduce their emissions below the levels of a specific base year. (BUT CHINA BOMBED IT)

Endangered Species Act

U.S. law enacted in 1973 that aims to protect and recover endangered and threatened species and their habitats. It provides legal protection for listed species, prohibits harm or harassment to them, and requires the development of recovery plans.

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA):

 federal law in the United States that sets standards for drinking water quality and regulates public water systems. It aims to protect public health by ensuring safe drinking water for all citizens.

Delaney Clause Of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act:

provision within the U.S. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that prohibits the approval of any food additive found to cause cancer in humans or animals. It ensures that no substances known to be carcinogenic are allowed in processed foods.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA):

federal law enacted in 1976 that regulates the management of hazardous wastes from generation to disposal. It establishes standards for storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous wastes while promoting resource conservation through recycling.(CARDEL TOP GRAVE ACT)